Essential Foods You Should Always Have in the Freezer

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Pizza Dough

Ditch the processed frozen pizzas, and keep a few portions of frozen pizza dough in your freezer instead. This helps reduce the prep time for homemade pizza, especially if you're using ready-made sauce. All you have to do is thaw the dough, roll it out and garnish with the toppings of your choice.

For homemade pizza dough, once it has risen, you can separate it into individual balls (about the size you'd need for one pizza). Lightly brush them with olive oil, and place in individual freezer-safe zip-top bags. Before sealing, make sure you squeeze out all the air. Store in the freezer for up to three months. When you're ready to cook it, thaw the dough in the fridge for at least 12 hours or up to overnight. Then let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before rolling out and baking.